Courses – Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu

Subject: English Language in Architecture 1 (17.AEJ1)

Type of studies	Title
Undergraduate Academic Studies	Architecture (Year: 4, Semester: Winter)

General information:

Category	Academic-general educative
Scientific or art field	Anglistika i jezik struke
ECTS	3

Acquiring knowledge about the basics of English for Specific Purposes related to students’ future profession. Students read a selection of technical and scientific texts covering different areas of architecture in order to learn professional terms in accordance with definitions, classifications, terms and notions adopted by contemporary European and international standards. The knowledge of the English language is expanded by including new vocabulary, compounds, use of prefixes and suffixes, grammatical and syntax structures characteristic of English for specific purposes in this area.

Students acquire enough knowledge and skills to use professional English in simple communication with clients, colleagues and employers.

A selection of texts concerning different aspects of contemporary architecture. Systematization of verb tenses, conditional sentences, direct and indirect speech, passive.

Teaching is done using the communicative method of language learning. After a short introduction about a topic, the students read the text and find out the meaning of any new words they might encounter. This is followed by a discussion about the topics mentioned in the text and the conclusions offered there. A part of the class is devoted to learning and practicing new vocabulary through oral and written exercises as well as to revision and expansion of knowledge related to certain grammatical structures. Students are encouraged to communicate in English through group discussions and pair work.